In Orlando, Florida how old do you have to be to get a permit to drive?

In Florida (in Orlando, Miami, Pensacola, no matter the location) you must be at least 15 years of age to get a permit to drive.

The Florida driver's handbook states that the requirements to obtain a FL learner's license include:

• Be at least 15 years old.
• Pass vision, road signs and road rules tests.
• Have the signature of one parent (or guardian) on the parent consent form, if under age 18.
• Completion of Traffic Law and Substance Abuse Education Course.
• Two forms of identification (see Identifying Yourself).
• Social Security Number.
• Must be in compliance with school attendance, if under 18.

A person who holds a Learner's license must be accompanied by a licensed driver, 21 years of age or older, who occupies the front passenger seat closest to the right of the driver. Drivers can only drive during daylight hours the first three months from the original issue date and must be accompanied by a licensed driver 21 years or older, occupying the front passenger seat. After the first three months, drivers may operate a vehicle from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. with a licensed driver, 21 years of age or older, occupying the front passenger seat.

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The following requirements must be met in order to obtain a regular Class E license as the next stage after a learner's permit:

• Must hold the learner's license for 12 months or until the 18th birthday.
• Must have NO moving traffic violation convictions 12 months from the issue date of the Learner's license.
• May have one moving traffic violation conviction within 12 months from the issue date of the learner's license, if adjudication is withheld.
• A parent, legal guardian or responsible adult over 21 years old, must certify that the driver has 50 hours of driving experience, of which 10 hours must be at night.

For more information on the Florida licensing process you can read through the Florida Handbook which is available online or contact the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (HSMV).